US SB89 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-2)
Status: Engrossed on April 4 2017 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-04-04 - Held at the desk.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill revises the requirements for passenger vessels that are exempt from fire-retardant materials standards. Vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, that operate within inland waterways are exempted from the new requirements until December 1, 2028. Exempt vessel operators must follow certain requirements including notifying prospective passengers in writing prior to the sale of any ticket for boarding and making annual structural alterations to at least 10% of areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials. Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must conduct an annual inspection of any vessel that is exempted from fire-retardant materials standards. DOT may withdraw a certificate of inspection for any vessel that does not comply with requirements under this bill.

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Title

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials and for other purposes.

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Roll Calls

2017-04-03 - Senate - Passed Senate without amendment RC# 102 (Y: 85 N: 12 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-04-04HouseHeld at the desk.
2017-04-04HouseReceived in the House.
2017-04-04SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2017-04-03SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 102.
2017-04-03SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2159-2163, S2164-2168)
2017-03-21SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.
2017-03-21SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-5.
2017-01-24SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2017-01-10SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB619 (Same As) 2017-01-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
SB140 (Related) 2018-12-04 - Became Public Law No: 115-282.

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